Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
1/13/2026
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Slightly moody day with high clouds drifting by the North Slope
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Deeper snowpack regions on the North Slope feel warm and offer a remarkable amount of body and rebound... very Wasatch-esque

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Some shallow drifting near the ridges in the windzone.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

I think we're trending in the right direction where the pack is deep... shallow, rocky terrain is still suspect. In addition, we'll have to keep an eye on slopes that broke to old snow near the ground during the Jan. 5th storm cycle. Those slopes are now shallow and thin... with characteristics much just like an early season snowpack.

Snow Profile
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates